Correctional Officer 1 (Ketchikan, AK)

State of Alaska • Ketchikan, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 1 positions in Ketchikan, Alaska. A Correctional Officer performs skills related to the custody, security, and reformation of prisoners. The incumbent participates in on-the-job training, as well as attending a 6-week Correctional Officer Academy. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a 24-hour security post and will directly supervise inmates. The mission of the Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. The Division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry. The Correctional Officer is the cornerstone to the Department mission through their daily interaction with offenders.

Requirements

• Be 21 years of age and a United States citizen or a United States National at the time of employment.
• Have a high school or home school diploma recognized or certified by a state or a local school district within a state as having met that state's graduation requirement; or have a General Educational Development certificate.
• Possess a valid driver's license issued within the United States at time of appointment.
• Employees must be willing to work shift assignments and on-call availability may be required.
• Individuals not continuously employed since February 9, 1991, by the State of Alaska Department of Corrections in a "correctional officer," "probation officer," or "parole officer" position, as defined by 13 AAC 85.900, are subject to requirements established by Alaska Police Standards Council (APSC).
• As a condition of continued employment, these individuals must obtain a basic correctional officer certificate issued by the APSC within 14 months of hire.
• Any employment action that resulted in discharge, resignation in lieu of discharge, or discipline, must be disclosed at the time of application to vacancies within this classification.
• Applicants who fail to provide this information will be deemed to be ineligible for interview or further consideration.
• Applicants with an employment action that makes them ineligible for certification under APSC regulations will be ineligible to receive an interview or further consideration.
• For purposes of the minimum qualifications for this job class, "misdemeanor" means: 1) A crime classified as a misdemeanor in Alaska at the time the crime was committed. 2) A crime committed in another jurisdiction for which there was a conviction in that jurisdiction by a civilian or military court is a "misdemeanor" conviction if the crime has elements similar to those of a misdemeanor under Alaska law at the time the offense was committed. 3) An offense punishable as a misdemeanor in Alaska or under the law of another jurisdiction, that results in a completed suspended imposition of sentence, expungement of record, or a pardon, is considered a "misdemeanor" conviction unless the offense was committed by the person before the age of 21.
• A qualified applicant may not: Have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court.
• Have been convicted during the past ten (10) years by a civilian court of Alaska, the United States, another state or territory, or by a military court of a crime of dishonesty or moral turpitude, of a crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another person, or of two or more driving under the influence offenses.
• Have illegally manufactured, transported, or sold a controlled substance during the past 10 years, provided you were under 21 years of age at the time.
• Have illegally used a Schedule IA, IIA, IIIA, IVA, or VA controlled substance during the past 5 years, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.
• Have used marijuana during the last year, provided you were at least 21 years of age at the time.
• Have been denied certification by the Alaska Police Standards Council or the responsible certifying agency in any other issuing jurisdiction unless the denial, revocation, or surrender has been rescinded by the council under 13 AAC 85.270 or by the responsible certifying agency of the issuing jurisdiction.
• Have ever used a controlled substance while employed as a certifiable municipal, state, federal peace officer, correctional officer, adult probation officer, or military law enforcement officer.
• Must complete and submit a notarized F-3 Personal History Statement Form.
• Must provide certified Highschool/GED transcripts, birth certificate or valid passport, HS Foreign Equivalency Evaluation (if applicable), Naturalization certificate (if applicable), DD-214 form (if applicable), Military Evaluations (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete a background investigation, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluation.
• Must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal history check.
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Nice To Haves

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Conscientiousness: Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in on-the-job training.
• Attends a 6-week Correctional Officer Academy.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a 24-hour security post.
• Directly supervises inmates.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package with scheduled raises
• Health benefits
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation and holidays
• Leave accrual increases with years of service
• 20-year retirement with annuity and deferred compensation plans
• Paid life insurance
• Recruitment Incentive Leave for proactively participating in recruiting efforts (current officers)
• Additional 60 hours of personal leave for recruiting a new officer who successfully completes probation and the academy (current officers)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED